The spherification technique is a novel way to convert fruit juice into edible spheres. The objective of this study was to develop pineapple juice spheres using frozen reverse spherification by varying the sphere diameter from 1.5 cm to 4.5 cm and the contact time between the sph...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i92134
Dried distiller’s rice spent grain (DDRSG), a protein-rich by-product of the rice-based ethanol industry, has considerable potential as a sustainable food ingredient; however, its physicochemical and functional characteristics can vary with particle size. The present study invest...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94449
Traditional timber varieties employed in Ghana's furniture and construction sectors are diminishing in availability, necessitating the prompt identification and assessment of underutilised timber resources that exhibit similar structural capabilities. Senna siamea (Cassia) and Az...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94450
Poultry keeping is undertaken by the majority of rural households across low- and middle-income countries, yet the nutritional, environmental and health dimensions of smallholder systems remain fragmented across disciplinary literatures that rarely engage with one another. This c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2026/v12i3530
Eric-Olivier TIENEBO, Akissi Sandrine YAO, Adjoa Marie-Joséphine KOUADIA, Kan Ulrich Urbain Konan, Yaya Kone, Kouakou Théodore KOUADIO & Kouabenan ABO·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2026
Aims: To determine how maize genotype, Rhizophagus irregularis inoculum, and NaCl affect germination and seedling performance, while distinguishing inoculum effects before root colonisation from responses after mycorrhizal establishment. Study Design: A 2 × 2 × 3 factorial experi...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i81168
This study evaluated the background ionising radiation (BIR) levels of some selected solid mineral mining sites in Kogi State. The BIR measurements were taken using a well-calibrated radiation meter (Digilert 200), placed at an elevation of 1.0m above ground level, and a Global P...
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Research Article10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3284
Aims and Study Design: Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) can alter plant responses to salinity, but their effects depend on host genotype and may intersect with oxylipin signaling. We tested whether the maize 9-lipoxygenase gene ZmLOX3 and Rhizophagus irregularis DAOM 197198 wer...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i92441
Background: Breastfeeding is a vital practice for child survival and development, yet it imposes significant nutritional demands on mothers and also affects their health. One key concern is calcium depletion, which may predispose mothers to hypocalcaemia, affecting both maternal...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1223
Background: Hypertension is a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, with a disproportionate burden in low- and middle-income countries, including Nigeria. Questions remain regarding real-world prescribing patterns, blood pressure responses, an...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i96190
Background: Dyslipidaemia is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease, necessitating the search for effective natural lipid-lowering agents. Aim: This study compared the phytochemical composition and hypolipidaemic effects of ethanolic root, leaf, and seed extracts of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcd/2026/v8i1166
A field experiment was conducted during the rabi seasons of 2022-23 and 2023-24 at the Agricultural Research Farm, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, to evaluate the effect of integrated nutrient and weed management on crop grow...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94305
Aim: The present investigation was conducted at the Agricultural Research Farm, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, to study the influence of organic manure and silicon on the growth, yield, and quality of tomato. Place and Duration of Study: The experiment was conducted during...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94306
Onion (Allium cepa L.) is among the most widely cultivated vegetable crops worldwide. Despite its considerable global demand and economic importance, information on the genetic diversity of onion germplasm remains limited. Assessment of genetic diversity is essential for the effe...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94307
S. K. Bello, A. Nyamve, I. H. Nkene, S. C. Hassan, R. P. Galleh & S. C. Tama·Asian Journal of Immunology·2026
Aims: This study examined the socio-demographic determinants of complete childhood immunisation coverage among caregivers in rural communities of Nasarawa State, Nigeria, over the period 2016–2025, with attention to trends, prevalence, associated caregiver-level determinants, and...
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Research Article10.9734/aji/2026/v9i1198
The selection of a university by undergraduate students is complex because students’ professional paths are influenced by the university and academic programme they pursue. There are many factors people consider before deciding which tertiary education institution to enrol in. Th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i83265